Cheap flights to New Orleans

From
Louis Armstrong
MSY

The main transportation hub of the region is **Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport** (MSY), located 18 kilometers from the city center. Direct flights connect **New Orleans** with many destinations, led by regular services from Atlanta (146 flights per week), Chicago (121 flights), and New York (113 flights). Heavy traffic is also observed from Dallas, with more than a hundred flights operating weekly.

A total of 24 airlines fly to this city, providing steady connections with the country's key transport hubs. The largest carriers by traffic volume are Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta, which offer the most frequent flight schedules. Below on this page are departure city cards with search tools, and for route planning, you can check the current weather and information on how to get to the necessary locations.

Recent deals to New Orleans

F9
$ 42

Atlanta — New Orleans

15:45—16:22
30 Sep 2026
1 h 37 m
Direct flight
F9
F9
$ 56

Orlando — New Orleans

12:50—16:22
7 Oct 2026
4 h 32 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 67

Philadelphia — New Orleans

08:41—16:22
30 Sep 2026
8 h 41 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 82

Houston — New Orleans

06:28—16:22
29 Sep 2026
9 h 54 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 82

Dallas — New Orleans

19:48—16:22
29 Sep 2026
20 h 34 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 83

Miami — New Orleans

05:32—16:22
7 Oct 2026
11 h 50 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 88

Washington, D.C. — New Orleans

07:50—16:22
7 Oct 2026
9 h 32 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 88

Fort Lauderdale — New Orleans

06:20—16:22
29 Sep 2026
11 h 2 m
1 stop
F9
F9
F9
$ 110

Charlotte — New Orleans

21:40—16:22
6 Oct 2026
19 h 42 m
2 stops
MX
$ 111

Tampa — New Orleans

08:30—09:20
13 Sep 2026
1 h 50 m
Direct flight
F9
F9
$ 129

Chicago — New Orleans

06:20—16:22
30 Sep 2026
10 h 2 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 132

Los Angeles — New Orleans

22:04—20:04
1 Oct 2026
20 h
1 stop

Flight insights to New Orleans

Data-driven trends for direct flights to New Orleans — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent departure cities

The most frequent direct routes to New Orleans come from Atlanta, Chicago and New York City. Atlanta leads with around 146 flights a week.

Top departure countries

Most direct flights to New Orleans depart from United States, Honduras and Canada. United States alone accounts for about 96% of all direct routes.

  • United Statesavg $98
  • Hondurasavg $479
  • Canadaavg $180
  • United Kingdomavg $463
  • Mexicoavg $160

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes to New Orleans range from Atlanta at $37 to Chicago at $81 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Cheapest departure cities

The cheapest places to fly to New Orleans from right now are Atlanta from $37, Orlando from $56 and Tampa from $61.

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight to New Orleans is from London at about 10h 4m, followed by Seattle (4h 50m) and San Francisco (4h 28m).

Popular departure cities to New Orleans

AtlantaUnited States
Atlanta
146 flights/weekFrom $ 37
ChicagoUnited States
Chicago
121 flights/weekFrom $ 81
New York CityUnited States
New York City
113 flights/weekFrom $ 76
DallasUnited States
Dallas
108 flights/weekFrom $ 69
OrlandoUnited States
Orlando
97 flights/weekFrom $ 56
Los AngelesUnited States
Los Angeles
86 flights/weekFrom $ 132
HoustonUnited States
Houston
84 flights/weekFrom $ 81
Fort LauderdaleUnited States
Fort Lauderdale
80 flights/weekFrom $ 88
SeattleUnited States
Seattle
56 flights/weekFrom $ 84
MiamiUnited States
Miami
48 flights/weekFrom $ 83
CharlotteUnited States
Charlotte
47 flights/weekFrom $ 110
Washington, D.C.United States
Washington, D.C.
46 flights/weekFrom $ 86
PhiladelphiaUnited States
Philadelphia
39 flights/weekFrom $ 67
DenverUnited States
Denver
32 flights/weekFrom $ 85
DetroitUnited States
Detroit
31 flights/weekFrom $ 83
BostonUnited States
Boston
27 flights/weekFrom $ 112
TampaUnited States
Tampa
21 flights/weekFrom $ 61
San Pedro SulaHonduras
San Pedro Sula
21 flights/weekFrom $ 428
Las VegasUnited States
Las Vegas
20 flights/weekFrom $ 77
RaleighUnited States
Raleigh
20 flights/weekFrom $ 73
TorontoCanada
Toronto
17 flights/weekFrom $ 180
Salt Lake CityUnited States
Salt Lake City
14 flights/weekFrom $ 128
LondonUnited Kingdom
London
13 flights/weekFrom $ 463
MinneapolisUnited States
Minneapolis
12 flights/weekFrom $ 85
PhoenixUnited States
Phoenix
11 flights/weekFrom $ 116
CancunMexico
Cancun
7 flights/weekFrom $ 160
NashvilleUnited States
Nashville
6 flights/weekFrom $ 101
AustinUnited States
Austin
5 flights/weekFrom $ 65
NorfolkUnited States
Norfolk
4 flights/weekFrom $ 205
New HavenUnited States
New Haven
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San FranciscoUnited States
San Francisco
2 flights/weekFrom $ 123
North CharlestonUnited States
North Charleston
2 flights/weekFrom $ 115
PittsburghUnited States
Pittsburgh
1 flights/weekFrom $ 127
TegucigalpaHonduras
Tegucigalpa
1 flights/weekFrom $ 529
BentonvilleUnited States
Bentonville
1 flights/weekFrom $ 225
BirminghamUnited States
Birmingham
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ShreveportUnited States
Shreveport
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Hot SpringsUnited States
Hot Springs
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HuntsvilleUnited States
Huntsville
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ManhattanUnited States
Manhattan
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TallahasseeUnited States
Tallahassee
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MontgomeryUnited States
Montgomery
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BrownsvilleUnited States
Brownsville
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WacoUnited States
Waco
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EvansvilleUnited States
Evansville
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College StationUnited States
College Station
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TupeloUnited States
Tupelo
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ValdostaUnited States
Valdosta
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SarasotaUnited States
Sarasota
From $ 97
West Palm BeachUnited States
West Palm Beach
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Fort MyersUnited States
Fort Myers
From $ 107
LexingtonUnited States
Lexington
From $ 302
DothanUnited States
Dothan
From $ 503
Hilton Head IslandUnited States
Hilton Head Island
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JonesboroUnited States
Jonesboro
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GreensboroUnited States
Greensboro
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WilmingtonUnited States
Wilmington
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CozumelMexico
Cozumel
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PaducahUnited States
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Niagara FallsUnited States
Niagara Falls
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Frequently asked questions

How many cities offer flights to New Orleans?
The list of most popular destinations includes 15 cities providing regular direct service. An extensive route network allows you to choose a convenient departure point from major US transportation hubs.
Which cities have the most frequent flights to New Orleans?
The highest number of weekly flights is recorded from Atlanta (146), Chicago (121), New York (113), and Dallas (108). These routes serve as the primary air corridors for travel to Louisiana.
How many airlines operate flights to New Orleans?
Regular air service is maintained by 24 airlines. The leaders in terms of flight volume are carriers such as Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines.
Which airports receive flights to New Orleans?
The main arrival point for all scheduled flights is **Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport** (MSY). It is located 18 kilometers from the city center, ensuring convenient logistics for travelers.
How to find cheap tickets to New Orleans?
To find the best deals, it is recommended to compare departure options from the various cities listed below on this page. You should also look for flights from low-cost carriers like Spirit Airlines or Frontier Airlines, which often offer competitive fares.

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